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LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault Falls Out of World’s Top 10 Richest List
According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault dropped out of the global top ten last week, the first time since 2017. His wealth fell by about US$65bn year-to-date to roughly $143bn, as tech tycoons took the top spots.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Cosmetics Consultants Europe Launches Online Training for EU/UK Cosmetic Safety Assessments
Cosmetics Consultants Europe launches an online safety assessment course based on EU regulations. The six modules follow a rotation system, and a certificate is issued upon completion. Registration is now open.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Cosphatec Launches Two COSMOS and NATRUE Compliant Natural Panthenol Variants
German ingredient supplier Cosphatec has launched two 100% natural panthenol variants at 98% and 75% concentrations. Produced via corn biofermentation and certified to COSMOS and NATRUE standards, they open new formulation options for natural cosmetics.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Poco Beauty Enters UK Market via Exclusive Partnership with Selfridges
Irish brand Poco Beauty launches in the UK through an exclusive deal with Selfridges. With triple-digit growth since its 2023 launch and a team of over 50, the brand aims to expand its global footprint.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Sephora Expands Inclusive Quiet Hours Across European Stores
LVMH-owned Sephora is expanding its 'Quiet Hours' initiative to stores across Europe. By dimming lights, lowering music, and minimizing strong scents, the retailer aims to create a calmer environment. 90% of surveyed customers felt the initiative enhanced inclusivity.
Source:Cosmetics Business
The Ordinary Launches First PDRN Eye Cream, London Pop-Up Highlights New Ingredient
The Ordinary launched its first eye cream featuring vegan PDRN, a biotech-derived alternative to traditional sources. A London pop-up event coincided with the launch to educate consumers on the ingredient's science.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Neutrogena Launches New-Gen BEMT Sunscreens After FDA Approval
FDA approved BEMT, the first new UV filter in 25 years. Neutrogena launched two new products with BEMT to improve comfort and daily wear.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Laura Geller Beauty Hosts Bakery-Themed London Pop-Up
US makeup brand Laura Geller hosts a three-day pop-up in London's Covent Garden, highlighting its Italian bakery-inspired craftsmanship. This is the brand's first solo retail event in the UK, aimed at expanding its regional presence and deepening consumer engagement.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Ethyl Macadamiate Reduces White Rub-in
Ethyl Macadamiate, a macadamia-derived ester, offers formulators a practical way to reduce visible whitening and soaping in creams, lotions, and sunscreens without rebuilding the full emulsion system.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Tommy Hilfiger Taps Camila Cabello for New Fragrance
Tommy Hilfiger re-enters the prestige women’s fragrance market with Freedom, featuring singer Camila Cabello as the new Global Ambassador. The scent introduces a “clean amber” olfactive direction.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Gem & Tonic shortlisted for Best New Indie Beauty at Pure Beauty Awards
Indie brand Gem & Tonic earns a Pure Beauty Awards nomination for its mineral-based skincare approach. Launched via crowdfunding, the brand relies on community input for product development, focusing on simplified routines. This offers a reference for differentiated positioning among independent brands.
Source:Cosmetics Business
8 New Beauty Launches: Rhode Collab & Shark LED Mask Debuts
Eight new beauty launches cover a Rhode collaboration with Alexandra Leclerc and Shark Beauty's LED mask. Such cross-over and tech-integration trends offer new paths for brand differentiation and experience upgrades.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Supergoop! Names Jamie Parker, Former Coty Exec, as Chief Commercial Officer
Sun care brand Supergoop! has named Jamie Parker, formerly US General Manager at Coty, as its first Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment targets global reach expansion and transition from sunscreen to a comprehensive skin health brand.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Exosomes in skincare: breakthrough science or hype
At in-cosmetics Global, exosome products dominated discussions, with suppliers offering varying definitions. A senior R&D expert notes the lack of unified standards, urging brands to verify efficacy and safety beyond marketing buzz.
Source:Cosmetics Business